as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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Recent Examples of choreographing
The original Broadway production opened in June 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre in New York and ran for 936 performances before closing in August 1977, with Fosse forming his legacy by directing and choreographing the original production.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Saunders has built a successful career from dancing, choreographing and teaching in his post-UMKC days.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
But failing to consider input from victims—whose lives have been permanently affected—before privately choreographing an outcome lacks empathy and fairness.
—Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
This was not a move Vincent Kompany and his coaching staff had spent months choreographing at Bayern’s Sabener Strasse training ground.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Our director Gia-Rayne Harris did an excellent job choreographing that with our intimacy coordinator, Lizzy Talbot.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
In other words, how to elevate his naturalism, his humble saints and martyrs with their common faces, by choreographing light in such a way that, if not unnatural, was at least highly theatrical, and achieved the sublime mystery of awe.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Tasked with choreographing a multitude of stunts for the cast’s more bombastic moments across the final season was Emmy award winning stunt coordinator Hiro Koda, who also recently snagged an Actor Awards nomination for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Saunders has built a successful career from dancing, choreographing and teaching in his post-UMKC days.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
But failing to consider input from victims—whose lives have been permanently affected—before privately choreographing an outcome lacks empathy and fairness.
—Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
This was not a move Vincent Kompany and his coaching staff had spent months choreographing at Bayern’s Sabener Strasse training ground.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Our director Gia-Rayne Harris did an excellent job choreographing that with our intimacy coordinator, Lizzy Talbot.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
In other words, how to elevate his naturalism, his humble saints and martyrs with their common faces, by choreographing light in such a way that, if not unnatural, was at least highly theatrical, and achieved the sublime mystery of awe.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Tasked with choreographing a multitude of stunts for the cast’s more bombastic moments across the final season was Emmy award winning stunt coordinator Hiro Koda, who also recently snagged an Actor Awards nomination for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreographing
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Too bad then that the man holding a debt over his head (Jonathan Coyne) is actually planning on offing him in his last match.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The family cat has been missing for week, compounding the agony of losing her 7-year-old son Kakeru in a freak accident two years before, but Otone puts it to one side and continues with her latest project, designing a bespoke home for a fussy married couple.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Momcozy has leaned into this shift by designing products that prioritize both function and form.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Beyond the longstanding economic embargo and an oil blockade that has pushed the island’s energy crisis to its limits, the United States is preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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All rights reserved SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship launch system, with liftoff targeted for Tuesday evening from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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High turnout, civic engagement, and community organizing still matter.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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But soon the 50-year-old character actor will be joining the DCU and plotting to conquer and collect the world as Brainiac, the villain of James Gunn’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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An Iraqi man accused of orchestrating nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and plotting attacks on Jewish institutions in the United States has been brought to New York to face federal terrorism charges after what the FBI described as a major international operation.—
Louis Casiano , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Choreographing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choreographing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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